September 2024: Beats Round Up
Resident disco advisor Sam Lavers gets down with what’s happening in SA when it comes to hip hop, house and techno.
You Should Listen To
Waxx Off – ‘Wickedest’
Looking for a supercharged fly kick to the senses? Waxx Off has a treat just for you! His most recent release ‘Wickedest’ is a 174bpm red hot heater that’s kicked off a national tour for the exciting producer. Inspired by the Need for Speed soundtracks from the 2000s, this hard-hitter perfectly soundtracks sliding around the corner sideways in your car (on Mario Kart, of course). Freshly signed by an international booking agency, Waxx Off may be one of SA’s fastest rising stars.
You Should See
Sugar Invites: Youandewan (GER)
There’s no better way to shake off winter than grooving to Berlin-based trailblazer Youandewan at Rundle Street institution, Sugar! Recently releasing a split EP, the vinyl master is making his way Down Under, thankfully making a pit-stop in SA to join forces with local, cult-favourite turntablist Lenin for a brilliant exposition of bouncing bass.
September 14 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Alexander Flood & Close Encounters
Alexander Flood is one of the country’s most exciting young artists and he just happens to be an SA local. On November 1, he’ll join forces with Naarm-based electronic duo Close Counters for a blissful evening at Summertown Studio. Flood’s drumming mastery knows no bounds and is something to witness live – Mix that with Close Counter’s live set, and you have an unforgettable evening.
November 1 | Summertown Studio | Tickets via Humanitix
Four More
Mousse T. (GER)
German stalwart Mousse T. joins a local lineup of Souli, Ezee G and Audioporn at Sugar! Presented by Wines and Good Times.
September 13 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) Live @ Yeo Haus
MC royalty Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 takes his national tour a little further south to perform at Yeo Haus’ newly built headquarters in Port Elliot.
September 14 | Yeo Haus | Tickets via Yeo Haus
Musclecars (NYC)
New York-native duo Musclecars stops by Sugar on their national tour, with Nantale, Mehdi & Hunter on support.
September 20 | Sugar | Tickets via Resident Advisor
We Need Space Vol. 3 @ Velvet Underground
A night of B2B sets from Sunny + Agaya, Dr. Chemtrails + Kimbo, Late Nite Lenny + Phildo and YAX + Nicholas in Velvet Underground.
September 21 | Velvet Underground | Tickets via Resident Advisor
The metalcore act will be supported by Silent Planet and Resolve.
The announcement comes after Childish Gambino canned his North American and European tour due to health issues.
The former Judas Priest and Iced Earth singer is heading our way in February.
Only two other Australian cities, Sydney and Perth, are getting a visit from the visionary electronic artist.
“Bastards Never Change" is my way of expressing gratitude and resilience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys.”
The Californian festival’s bill also includes Missy Elliot, the Prodigy, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion and Sam Fender.
The song ushers in a new chapter in the journey of The Audreys.
The Cat Empire will be joined by The Tullamarines, Audio Reign, Chicken Salt and more.
Sydney guitar-pop duo Royel Otis took home a whopping four ARIA Awards while pop singer Troye Sivan scored three awards.
The tour marks The Wonder Years’ first trip Down Under in six years.
The five-time Grammy Award-winning band will be playing all the big hits from We Like It Here along with fan favourites.
The five track EP features the previously released singles ‘Feels Like a Start’, ‘Peaches and Wine’ and ‘Bloodshot Eyes’.
Next year’s event is held at Frome Park/Nellie Raminyemmerin Park and features London DJ Ben UFO, Melbourne’s Pretty Girl (performing a DJ set), passionate DJ and producer DAWS.
The UK rockers will be joined on tour by American pop punk act State Champs.
This is The Kooks’ biggest tour since their 2022 jaunt performing their debut album In/Inside Out in full.
The eigth iteration of the festival takes place across four indulgent days in March 2025.
This is the duo’s first show in Adelaide in over a year.
The alt-rock icons are performing two nights consecutive nights in each city.
‘Night or Die’ follows the previously released single ‘Audacious’.
The announcement comes after an altercation between Alien Ant Farm’s Dryden Mitchell and CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg during their UK tour.
The multi-platinum selling indie icons return to Australia for the first time in 14 years.
The Supersuckers and Nashville Pussy are ready to rip Australia a new one over the long weekend in late January 2025.
The track is taken from the musical collective’s upcoming tenth album, Bird In Paradise.
Catch Mossy and his trio performing two sets of classic tracks from his stellar career.
The cover was recorded for the latest season of black comedy Bad Sisters.
The two punk acts will be performing at Pirate Life Brewery in March 2025.
The rock and roll Queen will play Adelaide Entertainment Centre in October 2025.
Catch Australian rock legends including Jet, Grinspoon, The Veronicas, Spiderbait and more when Lookout hits your town in 2025.
Also coming along for the ride are special guests Honey Revenge (East Coast shows only) and Grayscale.
The guitar virtuoso ends his tour in Adelaide at Her Majesty’s Theatre in May.